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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,538.03, 26,313.53 and 6,451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,538.03, 26,313.53 and 6,451.97 is: 9,680.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,538.03 : 26,313.53 = 6,451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,538.03/26,313.53 = 6,451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,538.03x = 26,313.53 × 6,451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,538.03x = 169,773,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,773,942.33/17,538.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,680.33

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